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Even if you're not a Broncos fan, or even a football fan, the upcoming Super Bowl likely means getting together with family and friends and eating snack food all day. Want some healthy options that everyone will enjoy? We're here to help. Throughout the playoffs our family has survived the weekends on nachos (or the Colorado Springs culinary treat known as tater tachos - just substitute organic tater tots for organic corn chips). Below you you will find recipes for a delicious homemade pico de gallo, as well as the best non-dairy nacho cheese sauce we have discovered (this sauce does require a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix, a pricey item that is worth investing in if you are serious about healthy eating). Nachos are so versatile you can top them with almost anything. We use diced red onion, bell peppers, olives, and black beans along with a simple guacamole (2 smashed avocados, juice of one lime and a pinch of salt). And to add some dark greens to your celebration, we've included a recipe for kale chips that will disappear before you know it. Enjoy!

Heat an 8-quart stockpot over high heat for a minute or so. Add oil and salt, then popcorn. Cover and cook for a few minutes, moving the pot vigorously, until the popping has subsided. Immediately remove from heat to prevent burning and pour popcorn into two bowls.

In a medium saucepan heat the coconut oil or butter, maple syrup, and a few dashes of sea salt over medium heat. Once small bubbles form, cook for 4 to 5 minutes whisking occasionally until thickened and foamy. Quickly pour half of the caramel over each bowl of popcorn and toss together using two large spoons. Spread into two shallow baking pans or cookie sheets and place in the oven.

Bake for 10 minutes stirring half way through. Let cool completely. Caramel corn will crisp up as it cools. Once completely cooled, store in a tightly sealed container to keep crisp. Yields about 4 quarts.

This dinner is one of our family favorites. We usually serve these with a simple veggie side - often boiled beets with balsamic vinegar or steamed broccoli. We highly recommend adding the optional spices to the oven fries. They are delicious and good for you. And don't forget the ketchup! We really like the ketchup from Elevation, a small Denver company.

Set out two shallow, wide bowls (or 8x8 baking dishes work well). In one bowl mix together the poultry seasoning, salt, arrowroot powder, and water. In the other bowl, add the almond flour.

Rinse the chicken breasts and cut them into small chunks. Make sure to keep the size of each piece relatively even. Place the chicken breast chunks into the arrowroot slurry and mix them around to coat them evenly. Then toss a few at a time into the almond flour and roll them until coated.

Heat a deep 11 or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, place half the chicken nuggets in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side. Add the remaining coconut oil to the pan and cook the rest of the chicken nuggets.

To welcome in the new year, we are introducing a new way for you to learn about improving your health and life in 2016 and beyond!

The Hälsa Blög will feature a variety of healthy, delicious, and relatively simple recipes for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Our goal is to offer recipes for the whole family that won't leave you feeling guilty or sacrificing your good health. Most of our recipes are gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and use whole foods and healthy oils. We will regularly add new recipes, so be sure to check back for new tasty treats, sensational sweets, and satisfying savories. You'll find one of our favorite dinner combinations in the next post!

The Hälsa Blög will also feature posts on health topics or concerns that patients raise or that we feel strongly about spreading the word about. Finding reliable information about health, wellness, and supplements can be a challenge, and we hope that our blog will soon become a source of information that you and your family can trust.

In Swedish hälsa has two meanings that we identify with. As a noun it means good health. As a verb it means to bid welcome. Like our office, we hope that The Hälsa Blög will be a place where you will feel welcome and where you can focus on optimizing your health and being your best self. Enjoy!